Anti-Defamation League calls Jim Rizoli Holocaust denier Oct 30, 2009
In a statement on its Web site, the Anti-Defamation League says the host of a local cable TV show is an anti-Semite who promoted denial of the Holocaust in his program last week ... A Town Meeting member and co-founder of the local group Concerned Citizens and Friends of Illegal Immigration Law Enforcement, Rizoli said yesterday the Anti-Defamation League is trying to create controversy where there is none ... That's a common argument by Holocaust deniers, said Robert Trestan, civil rights... (Framingham TAB, MA)
Students reach agreement with Mothers Oct 30, 2009
Cutz announced that Mothers will issue a public apology to the students, and managers at the bar will undergo diversity sensitivity and awareness training led by members of the Anti-Defamation League. The students comments came in a news conference Wednesday afternoon in the Danforth University Center. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
JoJo in LaLa Land Oct 30, 2009
The crowd included Anti-Defamation League of New England regional director Derrek Shulman, ADL regional board chair Esta Epstein and her husband, Celts co-owner Bob Epstein, philanthropist and event sponsor Joanne Egerman, The Red Tent author Anita Diamant, and the film s producer Laura Longsworth. The film premieres on PBS next week. (Boston Globe)
1Cross-Like T-Shirt Design at Penn State University Sparks Controversy» Oct 29, 2009
Penn State says it has received six complaints about the shirt, including one from the Anti-Defamation League's Philadelphia branch, from people who say it connotes a Christian cross ... Barry Morrison, regional director of the Eastern Pennsylvania-Delaware region of the Anti-Defamation League, said the organization contacted Penn State officials last month after receiving a complaint regarding the shirt. (Fox News)
Students discuss penalty for Mothers, issues of racism at town hall forum Oct 28, 2009
Karen Aroeste, St. Louis regional director for the Anti-Defamation League, also spoke at the event. Aroeste made the suggestion that Mothers could fund a scholarship for a University student as a means of making amends for the incident. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Man stabbed at talk by Holocaust denier Oct 28, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League, which has tracked Irving for decades and considers him a Holocaust denier, said such incidents are to be expected. "While there isn't a strong record of violence at these types of events, I don't think it could come as a surprise to anybody that this could happen," said David Barkey, the organization's southern area counsel. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Students discuss racism, penalizing bar Oct 28, 2009
Karen Aroeste, St. Louis regional director for the Anti-Defamation League, also spoke at the event. Aroeste said University students have the potential to use the incident to make a significant positive change. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Live blogging the Mother’s Bar incident town hall Oct 27, 2009
Live blogging the Mother s Bar incident town hall. By and Student Life Editors. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Nightclub barred blacks, students allege Oct 26, 2009
Students also contacted the Anti-Defamation League and the Chicago Urban League. The two organizations jointly sent a letter to the bar, writing that they "strongly suggest that Mother's re-examine its dress code, conduct immediate retraining of all employees to avoid any future racial discrimination or appearance thereof, and issue a formal letter of apology to the six students who were denied entry.". (CNN)
What's inside the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life? Oct 24, 2009
In addition, several Jewish organizations will be located on the site, including the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Community Federation, Jewish National Fund, Jewish Community Relations Council, Bureau of Jewish Education and Jewish Coalition for Literacy. Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC). (Palo Alto Online, CA)
White Out shirts spark controversy Oct 23, 2009
The university received complaints and requests earlier in the season from organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League -- a group that fights anti-Semitism -- concerning the shirt's design, Penn State President Graham Spanier wrote in an e-mail Thursday. Spanier wrote that the university did not feel it was appropriate to intervene with the sale of the shirts. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Voices of opposition downplayed Oct 22, 2009
Kinzer must have missed the fact that Congress condemned the bellicose statements of Ahmadinejad in response to vehement outcry from major Jewish organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee. He goes on to paint the legitimate opposition of Armenians to the protocols of a Turkish-Armenian accord as a bizarre phenomenon out of France and America. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Republican chairmen apologize for Jew remark Oct 21, 2009
The Southeast director for the Anti-Defamation League said the apologies were not enough. "The seeming ease with which these Republican leaders invoked age-old stereotypes of the Jewish people makes it clear that they need to engage actively in meaningful conversation with the Jewish community to understand why their remarks were so insensitive," Bill Nigut said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
GOP comments about Jews spark uproar and apology Oct 21, 2009
With the onset of the economic crisis, reports of anti-Semitic attitudes and incidents at home and abroad appear to be on the rise a recent Anti-Defamation League survey of 3,500 adults in seven countries found that 31 percent of those surveyed blame Jews in the financial industry for the current global economic crisis and 40 percent believe that Jews have too much power in the business world. In such tenuous economic times, statements like yours are not only offensive but convey images and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Words heard around the nation Oct 21, 2009
Saperstein noted anti-Semitism may be on the rise nationally, citing a recent Anti-Defamation League Survey in which 31 percent of respondents blamed Jews for the financial crisis. State Sen. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
S.F. chief sets eyes on spies for safety's sake Oct 19, 2009
Maybe, but even the fall of New York's twin towers wasn't enough for San Francisco to set aside the civil liberties concerns that led to the disbanding of its police intelligence unit about 15 years ago, after we reported that one of its officers was leaking information on groups singled out by the Anti-Defamation League. No details yet from Gascn on how a revived unit would operate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
US attorney general to visit Las Vegas Oct 18, 2009
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is due to visit a counterterrorism command center and to address an Anti-Defamation League awards dinner this weekend in Las Vegas ... Later, Holder is due to deliver the keynote address at the Anti-Defamation League's 2009 American Heritage Award Dinner at the Caesars Palace resort on the Las Vegas Strip. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hitler comparisons are anti-Semitic Oct 18, 2009
That's why Jewish groups like the Anti-Defamation League have condemned these comparisons of Obama to Hitler as anti-Semitic. Fortunately, this latest scare tactic will probably be no more successful than the right's other attempts to smear Obama. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Baptist Official Apologizes for Nazi Comparison Oct 17, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League had criticized Land's remarks, calling them "inappropriate, insensitive and unjustified.". Special: Get Sarah Palins New Book Incredible FREE Offer. (Newsmax)
Baptist Official Apologizes for Comparing Health-Care Overhaul to Nazism Oct 17, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League had criticized Land's remarks, calling them "inappropriate, insensitive and unjustified.". (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Workshops Aim To End Bigotry Oct 16, 2009
Autio says the Word of Difference Institutes' workshops put on by her organization and the Anti-Defamation League are designed to make the adults in a child's life aware of how their words can sink into a young mind. Autio said, "These messages that they receive about themselves and others are going to translate into being respectful to others and then hopefully preventing situations down the road where they might be very violent and do hurtful things to others or even themselves.". (Click2Houston, TX)
ADL reception to honor exceptional leaders Oct 16, 2009
The commitment to public service and the Upper Fairfield County community demonstrated by Linda and Michael Gordon and Pam and Ken Olson epitomizes the Anti-Defamation League's values and the ideals represented by the Distinguished Community Leadership Award ... The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is devoted to fighting anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of bigotry, building bridges of understanding and safeguarding our liberties. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Criticizing Islam? Sorry, You're Cancelled Oct 15, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League says: Weir s criticism of Israel has, at times, crossed the line into anti-Semitism. That s an understatement. (Human Events Online)
6New York-Based Muslim's Web Site Calls for God to 'Kill the Jews'» Oct 15, 2009
" The blog post, signed by al-Khattab, notes that it should be taken only as a "prayer" and not as an incitement to genocide. But officials at the Anti-Defamation League are worried about its ability to influence others. "Whether it's a poem or a prayer, however he describes it, he decided to post it. And if you're going to be posting a prayer like that, you just don't know who's going to read that and who might be influenced by it," said Oren Segal, director of the ADL's Center on Extremism.... (Fox News)
Residents differ on library hosting Mideast forum (2) Oct 13, 2009
Shari Kochman, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, said the ADL s only concern was that the program should take place as advertised, with different perspectives represented. The library by its mission is to be a forum of ideas, a venue for the expression of ideas, regardless of how much some of us don t like the message, she says. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Zelaya Condemns Backer's Comments on Holocaust After Embassy `Gas' Attack Oct 9, 2009
Romeros comments drew condemnation from the and the Anti-Defamation League. An Oct. 4 Wall Street Journal labeled Zelaya an anti-Semitic rabble rouser based on Romeros comments. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Updating ‘Laramie Project’ 11 years after Matthew Shepard’s death Oct 9, 2009
The Emerson students will be joined onstage by Jarrett Barrios, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, and Derrek L. Shulman, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League s New England Region. Two other Massachusetts theaters are involved in the project. (Boston Globe)
GOP backing off scolding Grayson Oct 7, 2009
Grayson, who is Jewish, did apologize to the Anti-Defamation League, however, for calling the health care crisis a holocaust, saying he regretted using the word. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
* Anti-Jewish statements in Honduras raise concerns Oct 6, 2009
The US-based Anti-Defamation League (ADL) cited statements made by ousted president Manuel Zelaya as well as the news director of a radio station that was closed by the interim government in Honduras and by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, among others. Most of the comments repeat widely circulated rumors that Israeli soldiers X or in some versions, mercenaries X worked with the troops backing interim President Roberto Micheletti, allegedly supplying some form of tear gas used at the embassy... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Adam Hasner: Dem's 'Holocaust' Gibe Outrageous Oct 6, 2009
TV's Ashley Martella: "It's indefensible. I'm opposed to a government takeover of healthcare. But regardless of your position on America's healthcare system or healthcare reform, to compare our healthcare system to the systematic murdering of 6 million Jews and millions of others is totally outrageous. . . He's not really someone who's interested in solving the problem; he's trying to really create more of this bickering. And more of these types of comments are not helping the debate in... (Newsmax)
3 comments Oct 3, 2009
Grayson, who thinks the Anti-Defamation League is a crazy racist institution , can neither see the irony or shame in his statement. The holocaust was real with a real meaning. (Human Events Online)
Bible verses banned from Ga. school football field Oct 3, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League, a human rights group, sent a letter to Reese commending the ban. "There are legal ways for students to have religious observation in a school context and there are illegal ways, and we believe Reese is correct that the football game crosses a line," said Bill Nigut, the group's southeast regional director. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Survey: U.S. Jews favor strike on Iran, denominations split on Obama Oct 2, 2009
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RedState Morning Briefing Oct 1, 2009
Alan Grayson believes the Anti-Defamation League is a crazy racist institution. He also believes the U.S. military is a treasonous organization that will undermine Obama unless he pursues neoconservative policies. (Human Events Online)
Online hate speech: Difficult to police ... and define Oct 1, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League, which monitors hate speech on the Web, says complaints are up this year more than 200% through July, to 1,512 complaints ... But YouTube has created an online safety center in conjunction with the Anti-Defamation League; it explains the effect of hate speech and lets people flag offending sites and videos. (USA Today -- Tech)
No more on running through Scripture on a football Friday night Oct 1, 2009
The incident has attracted the attention of Bill Nigut, southeast regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, who sent Reese a letter of support ... The Anti-Defamation League commends you for making the hard decision to uphold the First Amendment to the Constitution by banning the traditional practice of cheerleaders displaying religious messages on signs at the football games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Jesus in the bleachers: Why sis-boom-bah and the Bible dont mix at football games Oct 1, 2009
Superintendent Reese has the support of the Anti-Defamation League, which sent her a letter today commending her for upholding the First Amendment to the Constitution. Written by ADL Southeast Regional Director Bill Nigut, the letter states in part. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Store manager made request to display item Sep 26, 2009
Karen Aroesty of the Anti-Defamation League of St. Louis said that despite complaints to her about the display, her organization will not lodge an official complaint with Schnucks. After some significant discussion within the Jewish and interfaith communities, we felt this was not a battle that should be pressed right now, Aroesty said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Jewish leaders in D.C. push for Iran sanctions Sep 25, 2009
Among those listening to congressional representatives and Obama administration officials discuss the Iran situation was Dr. Alan Lichtin of Mayfield Heights, who sits on the board of the regional chapter of the Anti-Defamation League ... Those attending the meeting included Howard Kohr, American Israel Public Affairs Committee director and a former Clevelander; David Harris, executive director of The American Jewish Committee; and Abraham Foxman, Anti-Defamation League national director. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
NAMIC Previews Speaker Line-Up For 23rd Annual Conference Sep 24, 2009
com, Washington Post Newsweek Interactive; Essie Chambers, SVP, Original Programming, BET; Albert Cheng, EVP, Digital Media, Disney-ABC Television Group; Sara Clarke, SVP, Strategy, Analysis & Communications, Showtime Networks Inc.; Mark Coblitz, SVP, Strategic Planning, Comcast Corporation; Bruce DeBoskey, Regional Director, Mountain States Anti-Defamation League, University of Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission on Diversity; Mae Douglas, EVP & Chief People Officer, Cox Communications; Ivelisse... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Our View: Only crazies surf the wave of hatred Sep 20, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League echoed the sentiment, saying that Von Brunn's act was "not an isolated incident but ... part of a 'wave of hate' targeting Jews and others." The ADL has since warned in a national newsletter of "violent plots, conspiracies and attacks by extremists" that are "a painful reminder that the anti-Semites and racists are still out there and more prone to act out on their beliefs. The danger is ever-present, and we must remain vigilant.". The Holocaust museum shooting was a... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jimmy Carter and the Elvis Factor Sep 18, 2009
A local branch of the Anti-Defamation League, a few years ago, invited me to speak. Before my speech, the head of the organization addressed the audience and gave them the results of the latest poll on American anti-Semitism. (Human Events Online)
Pope outrages Jews over Holocaust denier Sep 18, 2009
Abraham Foxman, director of the Anti-Defamation League, also expressed disappointment at the pope's decision. "The decree sends a terrible message to Catholics around the world that there is room in the church for those who would undermine the church's teaching and would foster disdain and contempt for other religions, particularly Judaism," he said. (CNN -- International)
Houston store's decision to honor Muslim martyr causes misunderstanding Sep 17, 2009
Anti Defamation League Regional Director Martin B. Kominsky says this is a lesson for all of us. It s just such a painful day for all of us. (KHOU.com, TX)
Boys charged in beating can't return to school Sep 17, 2009
Derrek Shulman, New England regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, said the July beating of Damian Merida was an example of how immigrants are singled out for attacks. Police say six boys, ages 11 to 14, beat the 30-year-old Merida in July in Lynn, a city 10 miles northeast of Boston. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
91l caller’s labeling of beating victim’s ethnicity questioned Sep 16, 2009
But police said they believe he was targeted because he is Latino, and the crime has been condemned by the Anti-Defamation League and the Latino Professional Network. Merida suffered major head and bodily injuries and permanent brain damage, friends and relatives said. (Boston Globe)
Doris Winslow Jorgensen Sep 16, 2009
In 1997 she and her academic team at the Hobbs were honored at Boston College for winning the prestigious Teacher Incentive Award from the Anti-Defamation League for their unique curriculum. This curriculum encompassed environmental, multicultural, historical, and diversity issues. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Dushku in fine shape; Brady confirms Bundchen is pregnant Sep 12, 2009
A very heady affair With the Anti-Defamation League s dinner for George Regan now over, those giant billboards with George s head will finally come down. Thank goodness. (Boston Globe)
GROWING CONTROVERSY OVER OPERATION TO FREE NY TIMES REPORTER IN AFGHANISTAN... Sep 11, 2009
Had the NYTimes, the Anti-Defamation League, and the ACLU, all joined together in a vigorous protest of Adolph Hitler's possible coming to power, who had publically avowed to exterminate the Jews, they could have thus prevented his coming to power. These Three Nominally Jewish Atheist Organizations, thus are responsible, for at least, knowingly, running the risk of a Holocaust. (The Drudge Report)
Attack on immigrant raises concerns in Lynn Sep 11, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League and the Latino Professional Network condemned the attack this week. Doubts about the attackers motive have also surfaced: Frances Martinez, executive director of the nonprofit La Vida Inc., said she did not believe Merida was targeted because of his ethnicity, as crime is widespread in Lynn. (Boston Globe)
Dont cross line giving grants to religious groups Sep 10, 2009
Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Anti-Defamation League are right to call for close scrutiny of public money earmarked for religious organizations in the state's recently approved capital spending bill. Nearly $40 million has been allocated to 97 religious organizations. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
William Korey, 87; fought for Jews on rights, immigration Sep 8, 2009
Dr. Korey left academia to become director of the Anti-Defamation League, a division of B nai B rith that fights for the civil rights of Jews and others, in Illinois and Missouri, and then in Washington. In 1960, he became the first director of B nai B rith International s United Nations Office. (Boston Globe)
As Joe Kennedy considers run, Chavez ties loom Sep 6, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League has accused him of making anti-Semitic remarks. Kennedy, the chief executive of Citizens, has repeatedly defended his ties to Citgo by asserting that he had invited all of the other major oil companies to participate in his program - and only Chvez agreed to take part. (Boston Globe)
Garnering attention Sep 5, 2009
In the spotlight The city s foremost flack, George Regan, will be feted by the Anti-Defamation League next week, and an overflow crowd is expected. Invited guests include congressmen Bill Delahunt, Stephen Lynch, and Ed Markey; Hizzoner Tom Menino, Senate President Therese Murray, House Speaker Bob DeLeo, Treasurer Tim Cahill, Pats poobah Robert Kraft, and construction king John Fish. (Boston Globe)
Turkey, Armenia May Forge Diplomatic Ties Sep 1, 2009
Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, a major Jewish organization in the U.S., welcomed the announcement. "Whatever historical pain and differences are, the best way to deal with them is for the two governments to reconcile and establish relationships and to deal with the past," he said. (CBS News)
Holocaust education faces cuts in recession Aug 31, 2009
"Everything is being cut back," said , a Holocaust survivor and national director of the Anti-Defamation League. Teaching the history becomes more challenging. (USA Today)
Excerpts of Kennedy letter to pope and response Aug 30, 2009
The signers were the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee and rabbis representing the Orthodox, Conservative and Reform movements. Excerpts of the letter from Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
bc-US-REL-ReligionBrief::20 20090827 11:07:54 Aug 28, 2009
Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Anti-Defamation League told state officials that they've identified at least 97 religious organizations that would get the money from the capital construction bill signed into law last month ... There could be more groups with religious affiliations than the 97 that the Americans United and the Chicago-based Anti-Defamation League counted because their names don't immediately identify them as such. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sibel Edmonds Testifies Aug 28, 2009
There has even been a major and successful campaign for two years now that has specifically exposed the efforts of the Anti-Defamation League and some other Jewish groups, such as the American Jewish Committee, to hypocritically deny the Armenian genocide. See. (The American Conservative)
Groups seek end of migrant-arrest program Aug 28, 2009
The groups, including the National Immigration Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, the Anti-Defamation League, Pax Christi, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Council of La Raza, say the program does nothing to solve illegal immigration and has led to civil-rights abuses by local police. The groups are angry that the Obama administration has expanded the program by signing agreements with 11 law-enforcement agencies; 66 agencies signed... (AZCentral)
Controversy follows Robinson to CWRU Aug 27, 2009
Jewish groups ranging from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee to the Anti-Defamation League lambasted Obama for honoring the person they say allowed the Durban conference to be hijacked into a vehicle for anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred. The U.S. and Israel walked out of the conference in protest. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
The Racist Who Might Head UNESCO Aug 27, 2009
According to the Anti-Defamation League, he has called it "inhuman," and "an aggressive, racist, and arrogant culture, based on robbing other people's rights and the denial of such rights." He has accused Jews of "infiltrating" world media. And in May 2008, Hosni outdid even himself, telling the Egyptian parliament that he would "burn right in front of you" any Israeli books found in the country's libraries. (Slate)
Not Everyone Is Lovin' Japan's New McDonald's Mascot Aug 25, 2009
"If this were in a different country, and we had a Japanese in a summer kimono and wooden sandals saying 'Me like Mcflied lice, please eato,' we'd have the same sort of anti-defamation league speaking out and saying this is disparaging to Asians or Japanese," says Debito. He says the campaign's portrayal of non-Japanese as "unquestioningly supportive and culturally ignorant" will only make life more difficult for foreigners in Japan. (Time.com)
Jews protest new Catholic document Aug 21, 2009
The signers were the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, and rabbis representing the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform movements. The statement fueling the tension was issued by the bishops in June to clarify a 2002 document called Covenant and Mission. (Boston Globe)
Lawmakers' bill protects language freedom Aug 21, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League also supported the measure, along with other civil rights groups and some labor unions. "We think it closes a loophole," said Nancy Appel, associate director of the league's Central Pacific division, headquartered in San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
